Ernst Cassirer (1874–1945) was a prominent German philosopher associated with the tradition of neo-Kantianism. His work focused on the philosophy of culture, the nature of symbolic forms, and the relationship between human cognition and the cultural products that arise from it. Here are some key aspects of Cassirer’s philosophy and thinking:
### 1. **Symbolic Forms**
Cassirer is perhaps best known for his concept of "symbolic forms." He


